Man Utd to seal transfer TODAY as Ten Hag receives UNEXPECTED offer - Romano

Robin Bairner

• 14 Jul 2023 06:41 BST
• 3 min read

Manchester United will complete the signing of goalkeeper Andre Onana from Inter Milan imminently, according to football transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano.

The Red Devils had not thought to have made that position a priority at the start of the summer, but when it became evident that David de Gea was not about to sign a new contract with the club, a new No.1 became a necessity.

Man Utd quicky turned their attentions to Inter goalkeeper Onana, who worked previously with Ten Hag at Ajax, and after weeks of negotiations they should finally get their man.

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Romano reported that Onana had his “final dinner in Milano” at Javier Zanetti’s restaurant on Thursday, with the Red Devils and the Serie A giants closing in on an agreement over the goalkeeper’s transfer fee.

He added: “All parties expect Onana to become a Man Utd player in the next hours.”

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Onana will become Man Utd’s second major signing of the summer, following Mason Mount from Chelsea, who arrived for €64m.

The ongoing takeover process has restricted Ten Hag’s budget and stalled his transfer plans, thwarting his hopes of making sweeping changes to the squad this summer.

Galatasaray make Fred offer – Romano

Man Utd have fielded an offer from Galatasaray over Brazil international Fred, Romano added.

The midfielder is not a favourite of Ten Hag, who appears to have placed Scott McTominay higher up his priority list of players to keep this summer, and as such the 30-year-old could depart Old Trafford.

Romano reports that Galatasaray have already made a bid for Fred, but this has been rejected because the fee was insufficient.

The Turkish Super Lig side face significant competition in the race to sign the former Shakhtar Donetsk man, with Fulham among multiple Premier League clubs chasing the player. Saudi Pro League teams are also interested in the player.

Fred is expected to leave Manchester United this summer, potentially raising more funds for signings as the stalling takeover process continues to frustrate Ten Hag.